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The latest in all things RCM, Electronic Health Records, Radiology Information Systems, Practice Management, Medical Billing, Value-Based Care, & Healthcare IT.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
May 1st, 2019
A Radiology Information System (RIS) is an essential software platform for any radiology practice. RIS complements other critical elements of a healthcare system such as electronic health records (EHR) and the picture archiving and communication system (PACS). RIS stores and organizes a large amount of patient information; radiology professionals should familiarize themselves with the variety of information that a typical RIS system processes.
Medical Billing / RCM | Practice Management | Electronic Health Records
By:
Marc Klar
April 24th, 2019
Substance abuse treatment centers are finding it’s become a complicated - even dangerous - world of reduced insurance reimbursements resulting in continually increasing patient / client receivables. In some cases, personal responsibility amounts are equaling, or even exceeding, what insurance reimburses.
Learn why patient engagement is a necessity and how you can master it within your practice.
Medical Billing / RCM | Industry News | Healthcare Advice | AI
By:
Advanced Data Systems Corporation
April 18th, 2019
Advanced AI Creating New Avenues of Healthcare Efficiencies First, there was artificial intelligence (AI) which made machines capable of following mathematical directions to capture and store intelligence. Then came machine learning (ML), which advanced machine intelligence to use collected data to make predictive solutions. We now have deep learning, a more intelligent subset of ML that is based on the human brain. As found on Medium, "Artificial Intelligence would be the bigger, encapsulating circle that contains Machine and Deep Learning".
By:
Stephen O'Connor
April 12th, 2019
One of the greatest challenges in providing excellent patient care is inefficiencies in data processing. This ranges from new patient processing to scheduling, initial consultations, and follow-up appointments to billing for services. The best radiology information system alleviates the day-to-day pressures of inefficient data entry and report generation giving you and your staff the time to do what you do best, take great care of your patients. Keep reading to learn more about what a radiology information system is and how it can improve efficiencies in your radiology practice.
Healthcare Advice | Radiology Information System
By:
Advanced Data Systems Corporation
April 2nd, 2019
A reliable radiology information system (RIS) offers the electronic means to efficiently manage a radiology practice in all aspects that offer the best in patient care and practice management.
Medical Billing / RCM | Healthcare Advice | Patient Portal | Finances
By:
Advanced Data Systems Corporation
March 26th, 2019
High Deductibles Have Lead to Difficulties Collecting for Services Rendered One of the latest healthcare challenges for many Americans today are the out-of-pocket, healthcare expenses. It is becoming apparent that high-deductible healthcare plans can pose a financial risk to people of low-income and those with chronic illnesses as found on USC News. If patients, especially those with chronic illnesses, are struggling to pay their out-of-pocket deductibles, providers are going to have the hardship to collect for services rendered.
Medical Billing / RCM | Industry News | Finances | KPI
By:
Advanced Data Systems Corporation
March 20th, 2019
Why Key Performance Indicators (KPI)? It is becoming proven that any business should be tracking and analyzing those unique factors that are relevant to the success of their organization through their key performance indicators (KPI).
Electronic Health Records | Industry News | Radiology Information System | Patient Portal
By:
Advanced Data Systems Corporation
March 13th, 2019
If you're a physician, nurse, or another type of healthcare provider, you know what a huge burden prior authorization can be as it's extremely time-consuming. In fact, almost 90 percent of doctors have reported that prior authorization has become worse over the last five years. Here's what you need to know about prior authorization, along with the importance of choosing the best electronic prior authorization software.
Medical Billing / RCM | Industry News | Genetics | Genomic Testing
By:
Advanced Data Systems Corporation
March 6th, 2019
Moving into the Future as Predicted in Science Fiction Innovative solutions continue to develop through advanced technology. It is looking more and more like we are on course to arrive in the future when Dr. McCoy quickly waves his infamous diagnostic tool over an endeared crew member to make a quick diagnosis and treat his comrade. If you haven't heard about it, this technology has been conquered. There is one thing we know for sure, technology is propelling us into the future.
By:
Marc Klar
March 4th, 2019
When ADS began in 1977 “mips” was a typo for “maps.” A “good patient experience” meant he or she survived. “Mobility” meant you were able to make an appointment from a pay phone.